Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Newbury College | Brookline, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Nichols College | Dudley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Smith College | Northampton, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $35,540 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American International College | $42,970 | 89.36% | 36% | 12:1 | 2,010 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,156 | 3.96% | 94% | 3:1 | 11,858 |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Nichols College | $40,375 | 84.86% | 58% | 16:1 | 1,403 |
| Smith College | $61,568 | 22.86% | 88% | 8:1 | 2,873 |
| Average | $35,540 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 636 |